Knicks and Spurs to clash in 2026 NBA Finals

The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs will meet in the 2026 NBA Finals, the first meeting of the two franchises since 1999. The series begins on June 3, with Games 1 and 2 in San Antonio, then shifting to Madison Square Garden for Games 3 and 4, and alternating venues thereafter. The Spurs hold home‑court advantage.

The matchup pits New York’s veteran core — led by Jalen Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart — against San Antonio’s youthful lineup featuring Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and supporting players. Analysts describe the series as a contrast of “grind versus youth,” with Brunson’s underdog rise and Wembanyama’s emergence as a potential league face as central storylines.